Description
For sale is a Near Fine hardcover first edition, later printing of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu Suzuki. Edited by Trudy Dixon ; with a preface by Huston Smith ; and an introduction by Richard Baker. First Edition stated, 1970 Weatherhill. Tenth printing 1988 is also stated.
The exterior of the book is in Very Good+ condition with bright boards with mild surface wear, featuring the calligraphy by Suzuki Roshi on the front, strong title ink on a straight spine and a plain rear board. Also, Library Stamp on side of otherwise clean page blocks, tight binding, moderate spine tilt, lightly rubbed spine ends, heavy edge wear, and two heavily rounded corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions or other signs of ownership inside. A frayed ribbon is bound to the spine top. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with price intact on front flap, and mild surface and edge wear.
In the thirty years since its original publication, Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind has become one of the great modern Zen classics, much beloved, much re-read, and much recommended as the best first book to read on Zen. Suzuki Roshi presents the basics – from the details of posture and breathing in zazen to the perception of nonduality—in a way that is not only remarkably clear, but that also resonates with the joy of insight from the first to the last page. It’s a book to come back to time and time again as an inspiration to practice.
Don’t miss the opportunity to own this Near Fine first edition of this rare book. S
